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Mercedes-Benz SLK

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,998 cc

LB51 EVLMOT history

LB51 EVL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz SLK first used on 22 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2023
Mileage
87,213 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 EVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
SLK
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 EVL was last recorded at 87,213 miles on 7 Sept 2022, 5,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,355 miles · 20 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
5,858 miles
Average per year
4,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 87,213 miles
  • 2021 – 81,355 miles
  • 2020 – 75,938 miles
  • 2019 – 69,607 miles
  • 2018 – 60,378 miles
  • 2017 – 49,524 miles
  • 2016 – 39,161 miles
  • 2015 – 29,507 miles
  • 2013 – 25,826 miles
  • 2012 – 22,406 miles
  • 2011 – 19,230 miles
  • 2010 – 18,725 miles
  • 2009 – 17,629 miles
  • 2008 – 16,911 miles
  • 2007 – 15,438 miles
  • 2005 – 11,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,213 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    87,213 miles
    Test number
    183272103018
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail87,213 miles (+5,858)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,213 miles
    Test number
    990638937170
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,355 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,355 miles
    Test number
    432607604558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,355 miles (+5,417)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,355 miles
    Test number
    457100151004
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,938 miles (+6,331)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,938 miles
    Test number
    119635142628
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,607 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    414137215402
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,605 miles (+9,227)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,605 miles
    Test number
    234950562185
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,378 miles (+10,854)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    60,378 miles
    Test number
    695572422662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,524 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,524 miles
    Test number
    721729149015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail49,522 miles (+10,361)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    547096539431
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint LIFT (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass39,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,161 miles
    Test number
    453056838952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,161 miles (+9,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,161 miles
    Test number
    339879972348
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass29,507 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,507 miles
    Test number
    142724227315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,139 miles (+1,313)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    27,139 miles
    Test number
    157162075031
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass25,826 miles (+3,420)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,826 miles
    Test number
    948287073293
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/wiper poor condition

  16. Pass22,406 miles (+3,176)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    22,406 miles
    Test number
    866733992278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass19,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    19,230 miles
    Test number
    219969361226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail19,230 miles (+505)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,230 miles
    Test number
    235097651217
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass18,725 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,725 miles
    Test number
    853814040258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,629 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,629 miles
    Test number
    444682759270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,911 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,911 miles
    Test number
    901433858294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,438 miles (+3,801)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,438 miles
    Test number
    844668547282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    11,637 miles
    Test number
    402594345499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 EVL

Does LB51 EVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 EVL expired on 6 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 EVL?
The MOT on LB51 EVL expired on 6 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 EVL done?
LB51 EVL was recorded at 87,213 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2022, an average of 4,514 miles a year.
Has LB51 EVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 EVL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 EVL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 EVL find?
LB51 EVL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2022 with 7 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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